In the school setting, the school nurse facilitates and coordinates the team that implements the nutritional plan for students with diabetes. It is important that the school nurse is familiar with basic principles of medical nutrition therapy, glucose metabolism, carbohydrate counting, and insulin coverage for meals.
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